Country: Iceland is an island of 103,000 square kilometres, about one-third larger than Scotland or Ireland. More than 11 per cent of the country is covered by glaciers, including Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe. Capital city: Reykjavík. Keflavík International Airport is located about 50 kilometres from the capital. Population: 319,000 (Jan 2011). An estimated eight […]
Icelandair set to launch YVR-Reykjavik service
Icelandair will take off from Vancouver to more than 20 destinations in Europe starting May 13, 2014 and continue through October 12, 2014, with twice-weekly service. Flights will depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and connect to flights to Icelandair’s European network, which includes popular Scandinavian destinations such as Copenhagen, […]
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WestJet to purchase 65 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
WestJet has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase 65 Boeing 737 airplanes, consisting of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s, with delivery to begin in September 2017. The pending order, valued at $6.3-billion at current list prices, is a key component of the Calgary-based carrier’s strategy to optimize and modernize its fleet. […]
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British Airways calculates it takes 96 people: To fly. To Serve.
To coincide with its latest ad campaign called To Fly. To Serve, British Airways (BA) has calculated the essential people involved in processing each passenger in their travel. It includes 96 different roles, across 18 different departments, using more than 11 external suppliers in the process. The figures rise to 107 roles for premium customers, […]
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Canadian government limits wet leasing in air industry
The Canadian government has unveiled a new policy to promote Canadian employment and limit wet leasing in the air industry. Wet leasing allows Canadian companies to lease not just a foreign aircraft but also its crew, maintenance and other essential elements. Last year, two Canadian airlines used wet-leasing arrangements with foreign carriers. While maintaining the […]
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VIP experience available to all Virgin Atlantic travellers
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Guest List service, which allows Economy and Premium Economy passengers to enjoy an airport experience usually reserved for Upper Class customers. All passengers flying from Gatwick, Heathrow, Boston, New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco and Washington airports have the option of purchasing the Guest List package, which starts from […]
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Planes, Trains, Cars and Bikes are welcome at YVR
YVR’s reputation as a transportation hub is expanding to include bicycles, with the recent announcement of the Airport Authority’s win as one of the region’s most bike-friendly businesses. Awarded annually by HUB, Metro Vancouver’s largest cycling coalition, the awards celebrate businesses that encourage employees and customers to cycle, by providing commuting facilities, incentives and education […]
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Oahu bans smoking at the beach
Honolulu mayor Kirk Caldwell has signed into law two bills that ban smoking in public places on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, including beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields and public pools. Municipal golf courses are excepted from the ban. The laws will take effect on January 1, 2014. It is already illegal on Oahu […]
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New Marpole marina perfect for Sea Island boaters
For Sea Island workers and Burkeville residents it’s not always about airports and aviation. For those with an interest in open water, there is a new marina development launching this fall. The facility, appropriately called Milltown Marina, is currently taking shape at the foot of Bentley Street just off Granville and SW Marine Drive in […]
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Softball event delivers for Rubina Hope for Kids charity
The devastating 2004 tsunami in 2004 that took the lives of more than 280,000 people in Southeast Asia is now a memory, but never forgotten. Rubina Hope for Kids was founded in 2005 in memory of Rubina Wong, who was killed as a result of the tsunami while vacationing on Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. The […]
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Standup paddleboard turned into $28,000 fundraiser
Cargojet’s Toronto duty manager Ron Byrne and his wife Sarah were recently given the kind of heartbreaking news that no parent wants to hear. Their 21-month-old son, Nolan, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The diagnosis meant that Nolan would need at least 24 months of chemotherapy in addition to various other treatments. Byrne […]
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